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Hungary is divided into 19 counties (megyék in Hungarian) and one capital city (főváros):
Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia. The country is divided into 19 counties and 1 capital city administration, and those divisions are further divided into districts and municipalities. Budapest is the national capital and also the largest city in Hungary.
The country includes rolling plains, river valleys, vineyards, forests, and historic towns spread across the Carpathian Basin. Some counties are centered around industrial cities and transport hubs, while others are known for farming, wine production, lakeside tourism, and thermal spas.
Key Facts
- National capital: Budapest
- Total population: 9,584,627 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 93,030 km² (35,919 sq miles)
- Currency: Hungarian Forint (Ft, HUF)
- Bordering countries: Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia
- Total Counties and Capital Administration: 20
- Total Districts: 170+
List of Counties and Capitals of Hungary
Total administrative divisions shown: 20 | Combined population: 9,584,627 | Combined area: 93,030 km²
| # | County Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bács-Kiskun | Kecskemét | Southern Great Plain | 8,445 | 500,000 |
| 2 | Baranya | Pécs | Southern Transdanubia | 4,430 | 360,000 |
| 3 | Békés | Békéscsaba | Southern Great Plain | 5,630 | 320,000 |
| 4 | Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | Miskolc | Northern Hungary | 7,247 | 620,000 |
| 5 | Budapest | Budapest | Capital Region | 525 | 1,680,000 |
| 6 | Csongrád-Csanád | Szeged | Southern Great Plain | 4,263 | 390,000 |
| 7 | Fejér | Székesfehérvár | Central Transdanubia | 4,358 | 420,000 |
| 8 | Győr-Moson-Sopron | Győr | Western Transdanubia | 4,208 | 480,000 |
| 9 | Hajdú-Bihar | Debrecen | Northern Great Plain | 6,211 | 530,000 |
| 10 | Heves | Eger | Northern Hungary | 3,637 | 290,000 |
| 11 | Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | Szolnok | Northern Great Plain | 5,582 | 360,000 |
| 12 | Komárom-Esztergom | Tatabánya | Central Transdanubia | 2,265 | 295,000 |
| 13 | Nógrád | Salgótarján | Northern Hungary | 2,544 | 180,000 |
| 14 | Pest | Budapest | Central Hungary | 6,393 | 1,350,000 |
| 15 | Somogy | Kaposvár | Southern Transdanubia | 6,036 | 300,000 |
| 16 | Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | Nyíregyháza | Northern Great Plain | 5,936 | 540,000 |
| 17 | Tolna | Szekszárd | Southern Transdanubia | 3,703 | 210,000 |
| 18 | Vas | Szombathely | Western Transdanubia | 3,336 | 250,000 |
| 19 | Veszprém | Veszprém | Central Transdanubia | 4,493 | 340,000 |
| 20 | Zala | Zalaegerszeg | Western Transdanubia | 3,784 | 269,627 |
Largest Counties by Area
- Bács-Kiskun - 3,261 sq mi (8,445 km²)
- Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - 2,798 sq mi (7,247 km²)
- Pest - 2,468 sq mi (6,393 km²)
- Hajdú-Bihar - 2,398 sq mi (6,211 km²)
- Somogy - 2,331 sq mi (6,036 km²)
- Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - 2,292 sq mi (5,936 km²)
- Békés - 2,174 sq mi (5,630 km²)
- Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok - 2,155 sq mi (5,582 km²)
Most Populous Counties
- Budapest - Population: 1,680,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Pest - Population: 1,350,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén - Population: 620,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg - Population: 540,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Hajdú-Bihar - Population: 530,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Bács-Kiskun - Population: 500,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Győr-Moson-Sopron - Population: 480,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Fejér - Population: 420,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Counties by Area
- Budapest - 203 sq mi (525 km²)
- Komárom-Esztergom - 874 sq mi (2,265 km²)
- Nógrád - 982 sq mi (2,544 km²)
- Vas - 1,288 sq mi (3,336 km²)
- Heves - 1,404 sq mi (3,637 km²)
- Tolna - 1,429 sq mi (3,703 km²)
Counties by Regional Grouping
- Capital Region: Budapest
- Central Hungary: Pest
- Northern Hungary: Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Heves, Nógrád
- Northern Great Plain: Hajdú-Bihar, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
- Southern Great Plain: Bács-Kiskun, Békés, Csongrád-Csanád
- Central Transdanubia: Fejér, Komárom-Esztergom, Veszprém
- Western Transdanubia: Győr-Moson-Sopron, Vas, Zala
- Southern Transdanubia: Baranya, Somogy, Tolna
Landlocked Counties
- All counties and the capital administration of Hungary are landlocked.
Counties with Coastline
- None - Hungary has no coastline.
Counties Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- Austria: Győr-Moson-Sopron, Vas
- Slovakia: Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom, Nógrád, Pest, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
- Ukraine: Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
- Romania: Békés, Hajdú-Bihar, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg
- Serbia: Bács-Kiskun, Csongrád-Csanád
- Croatia: Baranya, Somogy, Zala
- Slovenia: Zala
Sources
- Hungarian Central Statistical Office
- World Bank - Hungary Data
- CIA World Factbook - Hungary
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Hungary
- Government of Hungary
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